Call me crazy, but isn't that the purpose of the seating arrangement that feuding parties sit across from each other so they don't always have to turn left/right when arguing with their castmate? For instance Kyle/Lisa and Nene/Kenya. I just always thought that Bravo intended it to be that way.

I haven't really warmed to the twins yet, I like Amber though and seeing Dina & Teresa's friendship again.

Still haven't watched NY. I'm going to have a marathon one weekend.
And so to OC. TMI Tamra. I really don't need to know about your sex life, though I did crease up at the dolphin analogy.
Looks like the finger is being well and truly pointed at Tamra now, her lying has caught up with her. Where's the old Vicki gone to? This calm, level headed woman isn't the Vicki I know and love. I want the old, shouty, stirring one back.
I think Tamra's time is up too. She's getting boring which is never good. As for Shannon, she lost me in the list of alternative remedies after the second one. Let your daughter enjoy Europe, Shannon without turning her into a hypochondriac.

Game of Crowns has the most weird tea party I've ever seen. You build your own tea party room in your house? wth! Still, teaching them fake English etiquette at a young age will help their pageant careers greatly when they get older. Just like Mummy. (I wonder what they'd all look like if they ditched the scraped on makeup?)
And that kid squawking after the runway show? Ouch! my ears.

Back at Don't be Tardy which is fast becoming my favourite Bravo show, just how do you wake up to fins a cleaner and a pool boy going about their jobs when you've never seen them. It maybe scripted but it was funny. Poor Ariana and Brielle are going to pay for their Mother's wayward youth. She's going to keep them in chastity belts for ever. The crush on the British pool boy was sweet.

Yeah, sort of. They sat Heather and Lydia next to each other last season on the OC and it still worked well. I just thought it would have been interesting to sit Carole out of her comfort zone and away from her Brooklyn-wannabee bodyguard.

What I mean by left and right side, is that it's like the right side was one 'team' and got involved and defended each other and the left was another 'team'. It's sort of the same as the season 4 reunion, with everyone trying to defend each other and it just ends up in a big noise. There were some good elements though.

Regarding Heather and Carole, they only really have a problem with Aviva, but I assume that's going to be a huge topic. I still don't get why they didn't like Aviva at the beginning of the season, before book-gate. If I'm honest, Carole & Heather should be thanking Aviva for making them relevant, without her they wouldn't have a storyline.

The housewife boards all seem pretty mixed on who they want back. Who are you all wanting back next season? and why?

Who do I want back next season? Ramona, Luann, Heather and Kristen.

Carole got lucky with the ghost writer story at the beginning but seemed to dwell in a knock off Carrie Bradshaw routine for the rest of the season. Sonja's time is up too. Her story hasn't progressed, she's just far too flaky to complete 1 single thing. Aviva can turn on the drama but it just never feels real or natural - it all seems premeditated. Plus she's such an outsider that it wouldn't seem plausible that she could return to the fold again. Nobody takes her seriously.

It would be an interesting time now to bring back Jill Zarin and she could complete the cast next season. I'd imagine Jill and Luann would obviously go in hard on Ramona and wouldn't let her marriage troubles go by quietly. I also just want to see how Jill interacts with Heather. Jill reportedly called for Heather to be fired in 2012.

Just watched the NY Reunion. I quite enjoyed it.

I'm with you Andrew, the seating arrangements bugged me. It was "teams", one sofa against another and I cant stand that. They just shout over each other. It would have been way more interesting if they had switched up the seats a bit.

So Kristen is campaigning hard for a second season, she was getting into everything- even when its not about her! I second that she was taking tips from Brandi on how to stand out at a Reunion I find Kristen entertaining though, she's had a good first season for me and I thinks she's fitted in well. A bit up and down, but overall I've liked her.

How brilliant is Luann?! She's been a revelation for me. For 5 seasons I wasn't much of a fan, but I've loved her this season. She wasn't an "official" HW but she's been more involved than Aviva. I'm glad she's present through the reunion. She deserves to be there. I cant wait for her to go in on Ramona over the Mario stuff. For years Ramona has called out everyone else, esp Lu, regarding supposed infidelities, but now its on her doorstep Ramona wont speak on it. I hope they don't let it drop. And by the way I think what Mario has done is really low, Ramona may be mental, but still, that's sh*tty behaviour. But I don't think its unreasonable to expect her to comment on it, she's on a reality show.

Oh Sonja I cringe for her I really do. She ridiculously delusional. I honestly don't think she knows what's real and what's a figment of her imagination. When she was going on and on about her yachts, her businesses, how she is this and that. I was dying for her. They all just looked embarrassed for her. Lu is right, she doesn't live in reality. Its really tragic the way she is. I do enjoy watching Sonja, but its getting so uncomfortable now. Id love to see her get a grip on all her problems and really start to deal with them all though. I think Sonja is a woman who used to have a fabulous life, but that's clearly not the case anymore, her ex was an ass, she's got this huge debt hanging over her and I just don't think she knows how to reconcile her life now to how she used to be.

Aviva. Well, she's as delusional as Sonja, which is I guess why they are such BFF now. Delusionistas together! But at least she's entertaining, and she makes for great tv.

Next week looks good, and as I said before, Lu taking Ramona to task! cant wait.

So, who should come back? I really don't know to be honest. I cant imagine NY without Ramona, and Id like to see Lu back. Aviva is fun to watch, but apart from Sonja, the rest of them cant stand her. Maybe her, or Kristen as a friend? I enjoy Heather and Carole, but they are way too sane for Housewives probably. What NY needs is Jill Zarin back

The only issue I see with firing Carole, is Heather wouldn't come back. After season 5, she apparently told producers point blank that she wouldn't return until Carole had signed on. I'd love to see Carole react to Jill. Her reactions, wittiness, and blogs are the only good things about her. She could totally be a good 'friend of', would she do that though?

They wouldn't have a problem casting 'friends of' if they actually paid them decently, which they seem unwilling to do.

I think bringing Jill in would be a natural way for Aviva to come back into the cast. She's good friends with Jill, and Jill could always try build bridges for Aviva and Luann etc. However, I do think now, we have a Tamra/Vicki vs Gretchen situation where one has to go, and it'll either be Heather & Carole or Aviva.

I'm not sure Ramona will do it without Sonja, unless Alex or Bethenny return. She seems checked out of the cast as it is. She definitely wouldn't do it without any of them if Jill returned and Luann was still there, she'd be a sitting duck and she knows it. Sonja is a mess, I agree, her time is up.

Kristen is a great housewife. I just never feel that she fits in with the group though. I don't think her and Heather's friendship is that authentic either.

If Jill and Ramona refuse to return, they could always carry on with Heather, Carole, Aviva & a few other new ladies. I'm not sure if that'd be good or bad though. It'd definitely be a huge risk.

The only reason I don't want Aviva to go is that she is the saving grace of the past 2 seasons drama-wise. She's ridiculously over the top at times but she's the villain, and a good one. I think she's very anti-climactic though, in the sense that she brings it all season and builds tension, and then mellows out a little for the reunion.

BIB - Alex Mccord said something really interesting on her video blog. Apparently, producers tell them to talk over each other, if they can't get a word in, and whoever says the most interesting thing gets their mic turned up for the airing of it. She also said that the producers not turning anyone up and showing them talking over each other is the producers way of letting them know that none of them were interesting. The last time that happened during a reunion, there was a casting bloodbath closely following...

Everyone seems to understand this, except Bravo. I get she did some crappy things, and was wrong to film WWHL but she hasn't done anything that other housewives haven't. They just need to bite the bullet and get on with it. They should ask her last minute though - I.e. do about 4 episodes worth of filming, send the cast to an island for the 5th episode (e.g. St. Barth). Then while they are there call Jill and offer her the contract, then get her on a plane to the island where she unexpectedly turns up and "hiiiiiiii's" everyone. They can't ask her before then because her big mouth will tell someone. They could fill Luann in and tell she's to act like she invited her, she loves to do things on the sly so I'm sure she'd keep silent.

That sounds like an amazing episode. *fingers crossed it happens*

I want Luann, Ramona and Kristen to return, then build up the cast with Jill Zarin and two others, maybe Kelly B. Heather can go and I think Sonja's time is over. I wouldn't mind if Carole returns as others said in a friend role. I'm in two minds about Aviva, I just don't think she fits in with the group or ever will.

Seeing you all post about RHOC has made me start watching, I'm 5 episodes in and I'm enjoying it a lot more than any of the others I've been watching.

Bravo just need to hire me already. LOL.

I loved Kelly when she was on, but I don't think she can handle another 'breakthrough'.

LuAnn is selling her Hamptons house after the summer, she's rented it out for the summer (She'll be getting crazy money, Kathy Hilton rented hers out for $500,000 a month which is the average price there for Lu's size of home. No wonder she doesn't need that housewives paycheck.) She bought another one in Sag Harbor already though so she's doing fine. LOL.

OC is a great franchise. It's my second favourite, after Beverly Hills. Like someone said earlier, it adapts to changes in the cast far better than any other city ever has. It's unbelievable that a 9 season old franchise can feel the freshest housewives show, even when up against 3/4 season old shows.

Speaking of Beverly Hills and Orange County, Taylor Armstrong/Bluher & Alexis Bellino are appearing on David Tutera's new season of Celebration.

I thought that was in relation to general filming - not reunions. There has to be some structure at the reunions because Andy can then pick up on a certain comment - allowing the others to respond. If all Andy hears is just inane squawking from everyone then they aren't going to get a decent show (Season 4 reunion, hello?)

I do agree on the seating at this reunion though. They're on their ''teams'' which means they can just shout their opinions out across the room at the other person. But then again Kenya and Porsha were on the same side and look what happened there... Cynthia's tit flopped out! Then there was New Jersey's Season 4 reunion where Teresa ended up flip-flopping from one side to the other because she was fighting with everyone!

Rhony reunion was really underwhelming. I hope it picks up in part 2. Not sure why there are three parts as Rhony has been pretty boring until aviva threw her peg and that was bad acting. It really needs a shakeup. I was hoping somene named dropped Jill but that did not happen in the reunion esp when Ramona was saying how she always accepts and forgives everyone.

It was in relation to both I assume, she never really said. There'll be a production room/area where different people (i.e. producers) will be listening to the mics and they will tell Andy (via) ear piece or screen who to talk to. Parts of this reunion weren't much better than season 4.

LOL. Teresa moving about was hilarious. I think that was the first time in 2 seasons that she was genuinely happy to be near Caroline. LOL.


Could you imagine, if in the 3rd part, Andy says, "let's welcome an old friend to hear her opinion on the events of the season" and out walks Jill. I would die, but it'd never happen. LOL.

Still not caught up with New Jersey, but enjoyed the NYC reunion part 1.
Sonja is fabulously deluded. The part where she said to Heather about P Diddy on her yacht and Luann reminded her that she didn't have one was the highlight. Loved the Grey Gardens reference too. It did feel weird though, which I blame on the set which looked like something one of Sonja's interns put together.
Whilst I enjoy Aviva on the actual show, she is nowhere near as good on the reunions as she isn't quick enough to come up with decent comebacks.
Orange County and I have started to really like Lizzie. She's no Shannon, but she's growing on me. Her husband is a dead ringer for Luke Wilson too.
As much as I dislike Tamra, I don't know how I feel about the rumours of her being fired. She is a total beyatch, but she always brings the drama and would be a miss to the show overall I think. That said, people seem to accept cast shake ups on The OC more than they do on other HW's shows, so i'm sure if they found a good enough replacement the show wouldn't suffer too much.

I think they should keep the OC cast as it is for season 10, only maybe bring back an old face for nostalgia purposes. Jeana would be good, just to see how she is now.
As for Lizzie, I really like her too. The OC cast is perfect this season tbh. Loving it!

Tamra posted Lizzie's phone number on Facebook. Is she for real?

Apparently, she's deleted her Facebook page since and fled to Mexico to get away from the show.

According to Radar Online, a producer told them Tamra isn't coming back after posting a cast mates number on Facebook and revealing all the editing and things behind the scenes in her earlier posts. They've had it with her behaviour.

Aviva strikes again! This time, with a Scottish accent.

http://www.eveningexpress.co.uk/news...e-leg-1.501053

So over the couch on the left aside from Luann, particularly Heather. She's totally the kind of self obsessed good at everything person I can't stand. Her jumping into the Carole-Aviva drama is ridiculous too. Kristen isn't good I dunno why Andy seemed to love her. If Joyce got axed from BH I don't see why Kristen should stay on NYC all she has done is go on and on about the same stuff. The only time I liked her was the Heather confrontation because finally someone called Heather out. Now she's acting like some HBIC when she backed down to Heather when she actually was speaking the truth about Heather's bossy attitude.

LOOOL Andrew that story guess Aviva has started a trend

Its hard to tell what producers will do with S7 in terms of cast I mean for all we know they might keep everyone on and maybe add a new HW. I cant see them bringing Jill back they never listen to what the fans want. All i hope is that they start production soon as that way we will find out roughly who is still on/who is gone.

All caught up with RHOC, what a great season!

Can't wait until the next episode, Bali looks like it will be insane.

Seems Cynthia and Nene make-up next season

Not unexpected. But I'm glad, it means Cynthia can fade into the background again instead of the inevitable shoving down or throats there will be with her fight with Nene.

This week's New Jersey was hilarious. Hands down the funniest moment for me was the brief shot of Joe Guidice staring at the clump of Amber's hair on the kitchen counter! I have no idea why it cracked me up.

We can almost predict that next week's episode will feature Amber crying over the hair and bringing it all back to the subject of cancer...

I'll try to recap the episode briefly -
- Jim is a douche.
- Producers clearly love the new girls - they're inexperienced with the tricks so can be easily manipulated.
- It says a lot when Kathy's tray of cannolis gets more attention than she does.
- I felt smart just watching this episode. Nearly everyone had a ''dumb moment''.
- I'm actually liking all the new girls now. They can be annoying and I wouldn't want to spend 30 seconds in their company but they make good TV.
- This episode proves yet again why NJ is the ultimate guilty pleasure in Housewives shows.

I haven't watched New Jersey yet this season, but from what I gather, this Jim Marchese claimed her works with the US Attorneys office, correct? Well, anyway, they released a statement saying none of them there have any idea who he is. lmao.

There's been a lot of firing rumours recently. Apparently, everyone on New York is being fired, except for Sonja. Apparently, Tamra and Lizzie have been fired. Although, Lizzie may have quit, she said before the show aired she regretted doing it and putting her family through it and the other day (after Tamra leaked her number) she said Tamra could have the show.

The newest rumours are the most shocking - Teresa has been fired...and Dina's to blame. Bravo were looking for a reason to boot her, after her diva behaviour (not promoting, not filming, throwing fits at Andy), her lack of drama that she brought this season, her lack of popularity with viewers and the general public (her latest book was her first that didn't chart on the NY times best sellers), and her legal drama and sentencing effects on the show. Basically, she's a giant headache and they don't think she's worth the money and, supposedly, Dina told them a few of Teresa's secrets which gave them their reason to fire her. I'm not sure if the Dina part is true, but I can see the rest being true.

Kim Richards daughter got married to the Fat Burger kid a few days ago. I wonder if it'll be on the show, it looked stunning!

Alex McCord said that housewives are changing from the reality tv category to the scripted soap opera category, and the hiring of Lisa Rinna and Eileen Davidson on Beverly Hills is the first move in this direction. I hope it isn't true, I know a lot is scripted but I like to pretend it isn't. LOL.

I very much doubt Bravo are really going to just keep Sonja and fire the other women she is just a hot mess and she blatantly lies about how her life really is. They have to keep at least a few of the women on NY if they were going to keep some i would keep Luann, Ramona and Heather or Kirsten then bring on new HW.

As for teresa being fired I dont understand why Bravo are so pissed with her for not promoting she was more then likely advised not to do much because it may effect the trial. She couldn't get into any fights this season because she maybe wanted to keep her profile low to make her look good. Teresa may get fired but i think that will only happen if she is found guilty.

Onto New Jersey I loved this weeks episode I dont care what the numbers are saying this season has been great so far and the cast shake was needed and its working imo. But I think bravo should of done this for Season 5 I think 3 seasons of the same storyline running really turned viewers off. Im really liking the twins and Im really disliking Amber and her douche of ah husband who btw was prove to be lying about working with the government, they both strike me as fame hungry i know all the HW on these shows are but i think they did this show to get somewhere.

The fight was typical New Jersey the hair puling, the name calling I agree the twins and amber have been manipulated by producers as they have no idea how stuff works behind the scenes but it makes for great viewing.

I agree about New York, but the network are so out of touch with what the viewers want, it wouldn't surprise me.

BIB - she is guilty. She pleaded guilty a while back and she's just awaiting sentencing. IMO, she's going to jail, it's just a matter of when, how long, and if they'll allow her and Joe to do their sentences at different times.

The networks problem is, most likely, that Teresa would have promised them drama and participation when negotiating her contract, and she didn't hold up her end of the deal. She was allowed to promote and go on the holiday, she chose not too, and went on holiday out of state away from the camera. It's easy to understand their annoyance when they've tried to help Tre out of this mess, after all her backlash and negative attention they could have avoided this headache and booted her, or slash her paycheck because she had no real bargaining power, but they haven't. I'm surprised how loyal Bravo have been to her.

I am getting a bit annoyed, the violence on the Housewives shows is just too much for me. I get that there have been violent altercations even waaaay back in the first seasons (Tre's table flip, Danielle and Tre at the country club, Jeana vs. Tamra, Sheree vs. Kim in front of the restaurant), but I feel that those things just get way too frequent. This year alone, we had 3 occurences of violence, two in Atlanta and one in New Jersey. (Four if you count Aviva's leg)

It ruins the show for me, because although I enjoy glamorous and rich women screaming and throwing insults at each other, I do not like violence/physical contact. If it continues at this rate, Bravo may have to cut out/black out the violent fights like VH1 does with their ratchet shows 'Love & Hip Hop', 'Basketball Wives' or 'Mob Wives'.